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Alfa Romeo GT Series 1 built around 2008: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Alfa Romeo GT Series 1 models built around 2008 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Alfa Romeo GT Series 1
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2004-2010CoupeDIESEL / PETROL

Based on 1,477 tests of GT models registered 2004-2010.

Series 1 fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
9437.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
34036.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
45634.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
22930.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
21131.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
14729.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 15 years old.

How the GT Series 1 compares

At each age below, see how the GT Series 1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 2,787 tests across 5 Alfa Romeo models, built around 2008 (17 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateAlfa Romeo average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
9437.2%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
34036.5%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
45634.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
22930.1%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
21131.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
14729.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the GT Series 1.

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.8%
    Dangerous
    2.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 10.2%, against 34.0% for the Alfa Romeo GT Series 1, both built around 2008.

    2,238 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Porsche Cayman

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    93%

    Lower fail rate: 17.0%, against 34.0% for the Alfa Romeo GT Series 1, both built around 2008.

    1,380 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    BMW 6 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.4%
    Dangerous
    4.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    83.3%

    Lower fail rate: 20.6%, against 34.0% for the Alfa Romeo GT Series 1, both built around 2008.

    7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,535 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    8.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 25.2%, against 34.0% for the Alfa Romeo GT Series 1, both built around 2008.

    9,316 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

4 recalls in all

All 4 GT Series 1 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 3 more

Top concerns

  • Possibility of fire
  • Brakes may fail
  • Clutch may fail

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on GT Series 1 cars built around 2008

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 50 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
80%
Emissions
56%
Drivetrain
18%
Bodywork
14%
Steering
6%

Wear items

Brakes
70%
Tyres
70%
Lighting
66%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 28% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How GT Series 1 cars have aged

How GT Series 1 cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%1113151719Age at MOTBuilt around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 26.0% (77 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 37.0% (81 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 25.0% (64 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 35.4% (65 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.0% (50 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 31.3% (163 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 29.6% (152 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 35.8% (123 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 35.7% (56 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 35.2% (54 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 38.0% (600 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (499 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (403 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.9% (324 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 34.3% (230 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 37.1% (545 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (411 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 37.7% (297 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (190 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 31.0% (145 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 35.5% (341 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.6% (247 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 35.0% (206 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 33.1% (142 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 36.0% (50 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 36.5% (296 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 32.7% (223 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 27.9% (172 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (143 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 32.5% (83 tests, 2025 data)2005Built around 2004, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 28.4% (81 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2004, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (79 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2004, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 36.8% (68 tests, 2023 data)2004
First registered around 2010First registered around 2009First registered around 2008First registered around 2007
How each part holds up as Series 1 cars age

How each part holds up as Series 1 cars age

The share of diesel cars built 2005-2008 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car17 years18 years19 years20 years
Suspension80%71%79%81%
Brakes70%60%65%62%
Emissions56%36%40%39%
Tyres70%75%68%73%
Lighting66%70%75%83%
Drivetrain18%18%13%17%
Bodywork14%18%25%26%
Steering6%6%5%9%
Corrosion28%30%39%38%

Based on diesel cars in the 2005-2008 build-year band, from 50 to 99 cars at each age.

Series 1 variants compared

GT Series 1 variants built around 2008

The fail rate for each GT Series 1 variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.

Diesel

  • GT34.9%249 tests

Petrol

  • GT32.9%207 tests
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Alfa Romeo GTs of this age

This list covers every Alfa Romeo GT built around 2008, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Series 1 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    30.0%
    Advisory: 144Fail: 79 (35% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.0%
    Advisory: 158Fail: 10 (6% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    16.2%
    Advisory: 74Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    15.3%
    Advisory: 65Fail: 15 (19% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    12.9%
    Advisory: 80Fail: 3 (4% of the times it was found)

Based on 456 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Alfa Romeo GT Series 1 (2004-2010) fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 456 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 1,477 MOT tests on Alfa Romeo GTs first registered between 2004-2010. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.